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ArtistClose‑up portrait of a black raven in gothic romanticism, expressive alla prima oil brushstrokes, glossy iridescent feathers, red peonies running down one edge of the frame with a cluster in the corner, dark gothic filigree accents, moody Victorian atmosphere, rich textured paint, chiaroscuro lighting, velvety petals, painterly blurred background
A highly detailed oil painting depicts the head and upper body of a glossy black raven, positioned at a three-quarter angle looking towards the left foreground. Its brown eye gleams with a natural highlight. The raven's feathers are rendered with exquisite detail, creating a dense, textured appearance that shimmers with shades of dark blue and purple against the black. The background is a vibrant, contrasting arrangement of large, fully bloomed red peonies and closed peony buds, intertwined with green leaves. The peonies are rendered with soft, painterly strokes, highlighting their ruffled petals and dark centers. The overall mise-en-scène is dark and moody, reminiscent of a still life painting. Some peony petals and leaves are partially obscured by the raven, adding depth. The signature of "A. NIKOLAIKOVA" is subtly visible in the bottom left corner.
